Hemant Patel

Hemant Patel is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at 3i Group plc since 2025. They have previously held significant positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Whitbread in 2022 and various director roles at Asda and Provident Financial Group from 2011 to 2016. Hemant's extensive experience in finance and leadership is further underscored by their role as Chair and Trustee at Royal Armouries Museum and Interplay Theatre. They hold a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics from The University of Manchester and are a qualified member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.